PASTINA RISOTTO WITH PEAS AND PROSCIUTTO

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You'll love this creamy herbed-Italian risotto simmered in Progresso® chicken broth with fresh herbs, Parmesan cheese and bacon.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth (4 cups)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
Salt
3/4 lb uncooked pastina, orzo, riso or stelline
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 cups frozen green peas
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped prosciutto or bacon, cooked until very crisp, well drained
1/2 cup fresh carrot juice

Steps:

  • Bring the broth to a low simmer in a saucepan.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until hot. Add the garlic and cook briefly until light brown. Add the onion and a pinch of salt, lower the heat to medium, and cook until the onion is soft but not brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add 2 cups of the simmering broth and bring to a boil. Add the pastina; stir well, and reduce the heat to maintain a slow simmer. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Simmer, ladling in the broth 1/2 cup at a time as the previous addition is absorbed, and stirring occasionally to prevent the pastina from sticking to the bottom of the pan, until the pasta is about three-fourths done, about 10 minutes. Add the peas and the remaining simmering broth and cook until the peas are tender and the pasta is al dente, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and add 1 tablespoon of the butter, the oregano, thyme, Parmesan, and 3 tablespoons of the bacon. Stir well. The consistency should be quite loose, like a thick soup.
  • During the last few minutes of cooking, stir in the carrot juice. Whisk in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter until just melted. Top with remaining bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 670, Carbohydrate 90 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 7 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1790 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

M ali M ali
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I would not recommend this recipe.


Mr Billa
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This risotto was not good. The rice was overcooked and the flavors were not very good.


Maegan Walker
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This risotto was a little bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it better with more salt and pepper.


Rahat Rana
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This risotto was good, but I think I would have liked it better with a different type of cheese. I used Parmesan, but I think a sharp cheddar would have been better.


kartik rudra
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I'm not a big fan of risotto, but this recipe was really good! I would definitely make it again.


Rashed Hasan
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This was a great recipe! I will definitely be making it again.


Lacey Jinks
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I loved this risotto! It was so creamy and delicious.


nijel gamer
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This risotto was amazing! The flavors were incredible.


Israel Adeniyi
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This was my first time making risotto and it turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


Super Midoriya
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I love this risotto! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Jamshaid Bhatti
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This risotto was delicious! The peas and prosciutto added a nice touch of flavor and the Parmesan cheese was the perfect finishing touch.


Joli Danison
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I made this risotto for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and I got so many compliments. I will definitely be making this again.


Val Frazier
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This risotto was amazing! I used fresh peas from my garden and the flavor was incredible. The prosciutto added a nice salty touch and the Parmesan cheese was the perfect finishing touch.


Chance Binja
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I've made this risotto several times now and it's always a favorite. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the creamy texture and the flavorful combination of peas, prosciutto, and Parmesan cheese.


Gul Akbar
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This was my first time making risotto and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the risotto was cooked perfectly. I loved the addition of peas and prosciutto, and the Parmesan cheese added a nice touch of flavor.


Ram Maya
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I made this risotto for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and I got rave reviews. The flavors were amazing and the risotto was so creamy and delicious.


TRAINER CHARBEL HAJJ
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This pastina risotto was a hit with my family! The combination of peas, prosciutto, and Parmesan cheese was delicious, and the risotto was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.